-=> Quoting Barry Austern to Ken Peck <=-
 KP> One of the problems with the touring bike is that it is equipped 
 KP> with bar-end shifters and the force required to move the chain up to 
 KP> the large chain-wheel is major . . . 
 BA> I have been using bar-end shifters for around 20 years and have never
 BA> had  that problem. I wonder if you have a crimped cable or something.
 BA> Detach  the cable from the front derailleur and see how readily you can
 BA> move the  lever. If it is still difficult then replace the cable, or at
 BA> least take  it out and give it a good greasing. If it is now easy to
 BA> move then your  derailleur is in serious need of something. 
I don't think so.  I had all new cables put on this spring and the problem
persists.  I'll ask the mechanics about it, though.
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